BSOD When Only Playing World Of Warcraft

Marquise Green

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Richland, Washington
My computer keeps crashing when playing WoW. It will flicker for about 1-2 minutes before it finally BSoD's. I have tried reinstalling OS and still same problem. My Drivers are also up to date according to Windows 7 Driver Update. The system is about 2 years old. The problem began when I upgraded to Cataclysm. I have also tried a fresh install with WoW and no dice. Specs are as follows:

System Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Inspiron 530

OS
Windows 7 Professional X64


CPU
Intel (R) Core (TM) 2 Duo CPU E7400 @ 2.80 GHz

Motherboard
Dell Inc. ORY007 AO1

Memory
6GB DDR2 (PC2-6400) 400MHZ

Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) GMA (3100)

Sound Card
High Definition Audio Device

Monitor(s) Displays
Dell SE198WFP

Screen Resolution
1440 - 900

Hard Drives
Seagate ST3750630AS
750.1 GB

Keyboard
HID Keyboard Device

Mouse
HID Compliant Mouse
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Professional X64Intel (R) Core (TM) 2 Duo CPU E7400 @ 2.80 GHz6GB DDR2 (PC2-6400) 400MHZIntel(R) GMA (3100)
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Inspiron 530
OS
Windows 7 Professional X64
CPU
Intel (R) Core (TM) 2 Duo CPU E7400 @ 2.80 GHz
Motherboard
Dell Inc. ORY007 AO1
Memory
6GB DDR2 (PC2-6400) 400MHZ
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) GMA (3100)
Sound Card
High Definition Audio Device
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell SE198WFP
Screen Resolution
1440 - 900
Hard Drives
Seagate ST3750630AS
750.1 GB
Keyboard
HID Keyboard Device
Mouse
HID Compliant Mouse
My guess would be the problem is the gma 3100 video device. It's basically 2004 technology, the cataclysm update to world of warcraft includes quite a few graphics updates as well. The only thing I can think of is to disable every extra graphics feature you possibly can. Especially those related to shaders and lod.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 x64Intel i7 2600kG.skill Ripjaw 16gigs @ 1866Nvidia gtx580 (evga)
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Insane hobo technologies. ;-)
OS
Windows 7 x64
CPU
Intel i7 2600k
Motherboard
Asrock z68 extreme 4 gen 3
Memory
G.skill Ripjaw 16gigs @ 1866
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia gtx580 (evga)
Sound Card
Integrated HD audio + hdmi
Monitor(s) Displays
24" ASUS widescreen + 42" insignia
Screen Resolution
1080p (1920x1080)
Hard Drives
128 Samsung 830
256 Samsung 840
3 x 1tb storage drive (various)
1 western digital 1tb (eSATA)
1 Seagate 1tb (eSATA)
PSU
1 kilowatt SLI/Crossfire rated Silverstone modular
Case
NZXT Phantom + additional 220 fan
Cooling
Zalmann
Keyboard
Microsoft wireless 3000 (v2)
Mouse
MS - wireless 5000 (bluetrack)
Internet Speed
depends on if you ask me or my provider.
Other Info
The above information is provided as is, and the author assumes no responsibility for issues it may cause with your sanity or fanboyism.

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Win 7 Pro x64 SP1 OS X Snow Leopard 10.6.7Intel Core i7 2820QM 2.3GHz (Quad-Core)8GB 1333 MHz PC3-10600 DDR3 SDRAMATI Radeon HD 6750M (1GB, GDDR5)
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Macbook Pro 15" (2011) (Matte Version)
OS
Win 7 Pro x64 SP1 OS X Snow Leopard 10.6.7
CPU
Intel Core i7 2820QM 2.3GHz (Quad-Core)
Motherboard
N/A
Memory
8GB 1333 MHz PC3-10600 DDR3 SDRAM
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon HD 6750M (1GB, GDDR5)
Sound Card
N/A
Monitor(s) Displays
1 Display
Screen Resolution
1,680 x 1050 (Matte Screen, Anti-Glare)
Hard Drives
750GB SATA (5400 rpm)
WD My Passport Essential 1TB Portable Hard Drive
PSU
N/A
Case
N/A
Cooling
N/A
Keyboard
Apple Wireless Keyboard
Mouse
Apple Wireless Magic Mouse
Internet Speed
Max - 2.2MB/sec; DSL provided by Telecom NZ
Other Info
MS Office Professional 2010
McAfee Total Protection 2011
On a Laptop Stand (Hand-Built)
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